Sean Philip Cotter: Healey pushes insurance regulators to cut auto rates amid coronavirus pandemic
"There is already data showing a large decrease in travel in
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"People all across the state are staying home to reduce the spread of COVID-19," Healey said in a statement. "As a result, there are fewer drivers on the road, fewer car accidents, and lower risk involved, so people should be paying less. At a time when many are struggling financially, we should do everything we can to cut costs for families."
Several insurers have taken steps on their own to give rebates or credits for the coming months. The AG's office says it will "encourage" others to do the same.
Insurers have cited the huge decreases of travel during the coronavirus pandemic, saying travel, crashes and claims are all down.
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